What rod to pair with Curado HGK?

[Riazuli]

Hey everyone, so earlier I wasn't sure about keeping this Curado K that I got for a really great deal at BPS (120 out of pocket after tax after all was said and done).  With a reel trade in, you can knock the reel down to 150 before taxes, which is still pretty good for this reel.  That being said, I've decided on keeping the reel, rather than shelling out more than I should be for something else at this point.  So, now I need a rod for it   What do you guys think of pairing it with a Shimano Curado rod?  To me, it just makes sense to pair it with that for obvious reasons, but would I be missing out on much better rods at that price range (~150)?  How would you compare the Curado rod in a Medium/Fast to say the following:

 

BPS Johnny Morris Signature Series

St. Croix Mojo Bass

Maybe something by Dobyns as I've heard good things about them

 

Any thoughts on this are appreciated!

 

EDIT:  I've decided to get the curado rod...just seems too perfect of a combo to go any other route. 

 

 

 

[lmbfisherman]

I don’t know anything about the Curado rods.  I did see some reviews here and there.  Really not much is out there, maybe you will be the first for us to get some quality feedback!  Good luck with the new combo!

[Riazuli]

7 minutes ago, lmbfisherman said:

I don’t know anything about the Curado rods.  I did see some reviews here and there.  Really not much is out there, maybe you will be the first for us to get some quality feedback!  Good luck with the new combo!

thank you   I don't think I can really go wrong here with this idea and at this point, I feel like it just comes down to personal preference, what seems right, and what's comfortable.  I viewed a dozen videos on the curado reel and rod (separately and as a combo) and that was enough for me to seal the deal on the pair.  The Curado name for both components just seems too good to pass up for a different option - it's like they were made for each other?   Will report back with my thoughts on my new setups after I start taking my kayak out again (once the weather is warm enough on one of my days off most likely).  I've been using my old setups for the winter as I wasn't comfortable breaking in my new gear just yet, but you better believe I'll have em ready for my first kayak outing of the year!

[lmbfisherman]

28 minutes ago, Riazuli said:

thank you   I don't think I can really go wrong here with this idea and at this point, I feel like it just comes down to personal preference, what seems right, and what's comfortable.  I viewed a dozen videos on the curado reel and rod (separately and as a combo) and that was enough for me to seal the deal on the pair.  The Curado name for both components just seems too good to pass up for a different option - it's like they were made for each other?   Will report back with my thoughts on my new setups after I start taking my kayak out again (once the weather is warm enough on one of my days off most likely).  I've been using my old setups for the winter as I wasn't comfortable breaking in my new gear just yet, but you better believe I'll have em ready for my first kayak outing of the year!

I’m a Shimano homer, so I’m thinking you are right on!  ?

[OnthePotomac]

I fished my K 8.5:1 last summer on 7' MH fast tip Carbonlite  spooled with 15lb Invizx with a KVD Caffeine Shad. Worked great.

[Fishingmickey]

Gosh dang it OTP,

     Don't be telling everyone bout that combo. Shhhhhh.

 

[J._Bricker]

Riazuli, I think you made the right call in pairing the K with a Curado rod.

[Riazuli]

On 2/26/2018 at 11:36 AM, OnthePotomac said:

I fished my K 8.5:1 last summer on 7' MH fast tip Carbonlite  spooled with 15lb Invizx with a KVD Caffeine Shad. Worked great.

I'm a big fan of the bps rods, and have used a bionic blade for over almost 20 years.  I even bought a used old model bionic blade over the summer for my second setup (first time having a second setup) along with the same reel, used, a quantum ac500pt.  Then winter hit and the bait monkey bit hard.  I bought enough lures to hopefully last me a long while (will still probably have to restock my favorites... Just lost 3 craw red eye shads this week alone!) I bought 3 Shimano reels this winter (including the Curado K), along with a bps Johnny Morris Signature series rod, an expride, and now getting this Curado rod to pair with the Curado reel.  I initially went to see if I could get a carbonlite 2.0 combo for 120 at the bps spring sale but those were long sold out.  Funny thing is I wasn't even looking for another setup but that combo kept looking better and  better for the price.  I ended up getting the Curado for reasons mentioned in my OP and am so glad I did now, as I can cover a solid 3 combo setup with new gear (mhf, mm, and mf).